Hull’s Family Hub free launch events for families
All 12 Children’s Centres in Hull have officially been rebranded as Family Hubs with new external signage, and to celebrate, the Family Hubs are hosting a series of free launch … More
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Countdown begins to Hull Local and Humberside PCC elections
Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and elections Returning Officer, has today published the Notice of Election in the Guildhall for both the city’s local council and Humberside Police … More
Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park
Hull City Council’s cabinet has today given the green light for a multi-million-pound innovative scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome with is expected to create thousands of new jobs.
The … More
Council accepts up to £750,000 of funding for Ennerdale Leisure Centre improvements
Significant grant funding accepted by Hull City Council is enabling regeneration works at Ennerdale Leisure Centre.
The council has been awarded up to £750,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support … More
Lights, camera, action! New trail lets visitors walk in Hullywood’s footsteps
Visitors to Hull will now be able to discover famous film and TV locations thanks to a new map.
New film and tv guide ‘It must be Hullywood’ includes locations … More
Hull social workers receive national recognition this World Social Work Week
Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week.
Many individuals and … More
Footpath improvement works planned for Princes Avenue
Essential footpath improvement work is planned to commence in Princes Avenue next month.
As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvement and reconstruction work will take … More
Contractor appointed for new splash pad at Bude Park
Hull residents will soon be able to enjoy brand new waterplay facilities at Bude Park after a contractor was appointed for refurbishment works.
A detailed decision record confirmed that Splash … More
New exhibition at Humber Street Gallery highlights Hull’s bizarre and magical history
This Spring, Hull-born artist Jack Pell unveils his first institutional solo exhibition, Byland’s Super Saga, at Humber Street Gallery. Through this showcase, Pell invites visitors to delve into the … More
Successful launch of High Street Accelerator Pilot
Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme was successfully launched with Action Week this week.
A spring clean of the Stepney Area of Beverley Road has taken place following its confirmation … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 March
Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:
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Local councils and bus operators welcome Government funding announcement for electric buses
Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach have welcomed the Department for Transport’s funding announcement to support … More
Hull City Council tackles traffic congestion by harnessing AI technology
Hull City Council has bolstered its efforts to reduce congestion and improve traffic management through the trial use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
Following an initial AI-powered traffic management trial in … More
Hull City Council backs landmark bill to end smoking in a generation
Public health leaders in Yorkshire and the Humber are applauding the introduction of the Tobacco and Nicotine Bill, calling it a “game-changer” with the potential to eradicate smoking within a … More
New attraction in two Hull parks as chess tables installed
Visitors to two of Hull’s most popular parks can now enjoy a game of chess after seating and tables were installed.
The facilities were installed at East Park, near to … More
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 21 March
This week is Social Work Week, so we thought we would shine a light on the fantastic social work jobs currently available at Hull City Council.
Want to make a … More
Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary
Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The Young Artist Open exhibition will return to Ferens Art Gallery for … More
Council extends late Saturday night buses scheme
Following a three-month pilot over the Christmas and New Year period, Hull City Council has extended the late Saturday night bus scheme until Saturday 25 May 2024 to provide those … More
Entries open for the 2024 Hull City Council Tenants Gardening Competition
“Spring is sprung, the grass has riz,” according to poet Ogden Nash, so what better time than the first day of spring (20 March) to declare that entries to the … More
FREE Easter holidays activities
With the Easter holidays on the horizon, Healthy Holidays is back, with hundreds of free activities for children and young people aged 5 – 16. The fun starts on Monday … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Avenues Ward gets tidy-up treatment
The Avenues area of Hull is the latest to be tidied up as part of Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.
Streets within the Avenues Ward are now basking … More
Cadets to receive Honorary Freedom of the City
The good work of some of the country’s premier youth organisations is to be recognised with the award of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull.
It … More
Councils pledge support for those affected by incident at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, working with public and voluntary sector partners, have pledged support for those affected by the incident at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, … More
Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training
Hull City Council have delivered a new and immersive learning experience to staff working directly with vulnerable adults and children with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology.
It comes … More
Hundreds of city centre jobs to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding
Up to 200 full-time equivalent city centre jobs will be created thanks to the latest grant award from Hull City Council’s Levelling Up Fund.
Clearanswer Call Centre Limited has been … More
Stepney community partnership launched for High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme
Hull’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme has launched today, Friday 15 March, with a spring clean of the Stepney area of Beverley Road.
Hull City Council was awarded almost £250,000 … More
Cultural Tides conference makes waves
Cultural Tides, Hull’s first conference dedicated to the city’s cultural sector, has taken place, attracting around 170 attendees from Hull-based arts, cultural, voluntary, community, education and business sector organisations.
Hosted … More
Central Library to host Sir James Reckitt centenary exhibition
A new exhibition dedicated to the life of Sir James Reckitt will open at Central Library next week, 100 years on from his death.
‘Sir James Reckitt: A Life of … More
Devolution: Consultation results announced
The findings of the public consultation for the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal have been welcomed by the leaders of both councils.
Cllrs Mike Ross and Anne Handley, leaders … More
Operating times for city’s bus lanes to change from next week
Following confirmation of traffic regulation orders (TROs) earlier this year and the recent installation of new signage, Hull’s bus lanes will change from their current all-day operation.
On Monday … More